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Zawya
14-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Msheireb Properties and The Business Year announce return of Qatar Investment and Innovation Conference
Doha, Qatar: Msheireb Properties and The Business Year have announced the return of the Qatar Investment and Innovation Conference, scheduled to take place on 3 November at Barahat Msheireb, under the theme 'Driving GCC Entrepreneurial Growth.' Following the success of the inaugural edition held in January this year, the second edition will focus on advancing the Gulf region's startup landscape and expanding regional collaboration. The event will bring together senior government representatives, investors, and business leaders from Qatar, and the GCC region, with an emphasis on youth participation and emerging enterprises shaping the next phase of growth. Dr. Hafiz Ali Abdulla, Senior Director of Corporate Communication at Msheireb Properties, said: 'Following the success of January's edition, we're pleased to welcome the event back to Msheireb Downtown Doha. As the district continues to establish itself not only as a centre for dialogue but also as a hub for business, culture, design, and technology, it offers a fitting setting for regional stakeholders to exchange ideas and shape future opportunities.' 'Furthermore, the Qatar Investment and Innovation Conference has served as a meeting ground for investors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to advance the GCC's economic diversification goals. The upcoming edition in November will provide another opportunity to deepen these conversations and expand regional collaboration,' he added. Vanessa Rameix, Regional Director at The Business Year, said: 'While the world watches the GCC's economic transition, real change happens when boardrooms meet government offices. This is where Qatar's startup revolution gets its roadmap – not from oil barrels, but from the partnerships forged at events like this. This conference will highlight the importance of collaboration between public and private sectors to build an ecosystem that nurtures start-ups and accelerates business growth.' This year's conference will adopt an entrepreneurs-driven format aimed at energising the region's emerging community. It will showcase how the GCC's burgeoning startup ecosystem can serve as a viable alternative to established global markets while capitalising on the unique advantages of each member country. It will also feature a live startup pitch competition, featuring emerging companies from across the GCC, alongside main panel discussions with industry leaders and policymakers. The first panel titled 'Fostering Entrepreneurship and Driving Economic Growth in the GCC' will focus on how public and private sector initiatives can strengthen entrepreneurial activity across the GCC, with particular attention to public policies, and incentives that support emerging businesses. This is then followed by the second panel 'Financing the Future: GCC Investment Strategies and Policy Insights,' which will discuss funding mechanisms across the region, including venture capital, regulatory frameworks, and government-backed initiatives that seek to expand access to finance and improve market conditions. About Msheireb Properties Msheireb Properties, backed by Qatar Foundation and Qatar Investment Authority, is Qatar's leading sustainable real estate developer. The company has pioneered sustainable urban development in Qatar, supporting the goals of Qatar's 2030 Vision. Its mission is to change how people think about urban living and improve their overall quality of life through innovations that encourage social interaction, respect for culture, and greater care for the environment. The signature Msheireb Downtown Doha development is one of the smartest, most sustainable city districts globally. It employs a new approach to urban planning by combining traditional methods and modern technology to preserve Qatar's environment and cultural identity. All buildings are either Gold or Platinum LEED-certified. Msheireb Downtown Doha is an integrated city that embraces modern, fully furnished residential units, a range of mixed-use and commercial buildings that offer a wide array of retail and business services, and cultural facilities. It is also the home to Msheireb Museums, Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Al Wadi Hotel - MGallery by AccorHotels, Park Hyatt Hotel, Msheireb Galleria, and Barahat Msheireb - the biggest open-air covered pedestrian square in the region. The company also developed Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som, the Middle East's first and largest wellness destination. Located in northern Qatar, the resort offers two distinct experiences: Zulal Serenity, a wellness haven for individuals and couples, and Zulal Discovery, a world-first wellness offering for families. The resort is pioneering in its integration of Traditional Arabic and Islamic Medicine (TAIM) with contemporary wellness practices.
Biz Bahrain
05-07-2025
- Business
- Biz Bahrain
The Business Year and British Chamber of Commerce Bahrain Sign Strategic MoU to Boost Bilateral Trade and Investment Opportunities
The Business Year and the British Chamber of Commerce Bahrain (BCCB) are proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), reinforcing their shared commitment to spotlight Bahrain's dynamic investment landscape and its strategic economic ties with the United Kingdom. The MoU was signed by Clara Corominas Rührup, Country Director of The Business Year in Bahrain, and Paula Boast, Vice Chair of the BCCB, as part of the editorial development of The Business Year: Bahrain 2025/26 – The Strategic Gateway for Global Business. This strategic partnership aims to promote Bahrain as a key gateway for British companies seeking expansion into the GCC, while also amplifying the Chamber's mission to strengthen bilateral business ties, support UK enterprises in the region, and showcase the contributions of its member companies to Bahrain's evolving economy. 'The British Chamber of Commerce Bahrain plays a vital role in shaping Bahrain's business environment and in deepening UK–GCC ties,' said Clara Corominas. 'We are proud to align with their mission and to bring international visibility to the success stories and sectors driving Bahrain's next phase of growth.' Paula Boast added, 'We are delighted to formalise this collaboration with The Business Year,' said Paula Boast, Vice Chair of BCCB. 'This MoU represents a valuable opportunity to highlight the strength and diversity of British business in Bahrain and to further strengthen the longstanding trade and investment relationship between our two nations. Through this partnership, we aim to amplify the voice of our members and promote the many opportunities Bahrain offers as a strategic hub for growth and innovation.' Through this partnership, The Business Year will feature exclusive interviews with key leaders from the BCCB's network and the wider business community, focusing on bilateral collaboration across finance, infrastructure, logistics, technology, education, and beyond. The Business Year: Bahrain 2025/26 is scheduled for release at the end of Q3 2025 and will serve as a comprehensive guide for investors, CEOs, policymakers, and international stakeholders seeking to understand the opportunities shaping Bahrain's role in the global business landscape.
Zawya
03-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
The Business Year and British Chamber of Commerce Bahrain sign strategic MoU to boost bilateral trade and investment opportunities
Manama, Bahrain: The Business Year and the British Chamber of Commerce Bahrain (BCCB) are proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), reinforcing their shared commitment to spotlight Bahrain's dynamic investment landscape and its strategic economic ties with the United Kingdom. The MoU was signed by Clara Corominas Rührup, Country Director of The Business Year in Bahrain, and Paula Boast, Vice Chair of the BCCB, as part of the editorial development of The Business Year: Bahrain 2025/26 – The Strategic Gateway for Global Business. This strategic partnership aims to promote Bahrain as a key gateway for British companies seeking expansion into the GCC, while also amplifying the Chamber's mission to strengthen bilateral business ties, support UK enterprises in the region, and showcase the contributions of its member companies to Bahrain's evolving economy. 'The British Chamber of Commerce Bahrain plays a vital role in shaping Bahrain's business environment and in deepening UK–GCC ties,' said Clara Corominas. 'We are proud to align with their mission and to bring international visibility to the success stories and sectors driving Bahrain's next phase of growth.' Paula Boast added, 'We are delighted to formalise this collaboration with The Business Year,' said Paula Boast, Vice Chair of BCCB. 'This MoU represents a valuable opportunity to highlight the strength and diversity of British business in Bahrain and to further strengthen the longstanding trade and investment relationship between our two nations. Through this partnership, we aim to amplify the voice of our members and promote the many opportunities Bahrain offers as a strategic hub for growth and innovation.' Through this partnership, The Business Year will feature exclusive interviews with key leaders from the BCCB's network and the wider business community, focusing on bilateral collaboration across finance, infrastructure, logistics, technology, education, and beyond. The Business Year: Bahrain 2025/26 is scheduled for release at the end of Q3 2025 and will serve as a comprehensive guide for investors, CEOs, policymakers, and international stakeholders seeking to understand the opportunities shaping Bahrain's role in the global business landscape. More About The Business Year The Business Year is a global media group dedicated to providing investors, businesses, and governments with firsthand insights into emerging and high-growth economies. With a strong presence in major international markets, TBY offers in-depth economic research, industry reports, and exclusive interviews with key decision-makers, shaping the global business landscape. About British Chamber of Commerce Bahrain: The British Chamber of Commerce Bahrain (BCCB) converted from the Bahrain British Business Forum (BBBF) in July 2023. The Chamber is a non-profit membership organisation for companies trading between Bahrain and UK. The Chamber is part of the Global Business Network of the British Chambers of Commerce providing connectivity to 76 accredited chambers around the world, and 53 UK-based chambers trading world-wide. The BBBF was formed in 1995 to promote trade and investment between Bahrain and Britain in a non-discriminatory, non-political and non-profit making manner. The Chamber works to create and sustain a favourable business environment and strives to assist and introduce new trade and investments to both countries that can benefit and enhance the common economic interests of our member companies.
Kuwait Times
21-06-2025
- Business
- Kuwait Times
Zain drives digital innovation to power the future of Kuwait's energy sector
Company joined roundtable hosted by KDIPA and The Business Year KUWAIT: Zain participated in a roundtable discussion hosted by the global media group The Business Year, in collaboration with the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA). The event brought together senior leaders from the energy and finance sectors, representatives of global corporations, and international partners to explore the future of digital and sustainable energy in Kuwait. The session featured the participation of KDIPA Director General Sheikh Dr Meshaal Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, and Zain Kuwait's Chief Enterprise Business Officer, Hamad Al-Marzouq, who highlighted Zain's role as a strategic partner in advancing the digital transformation of Kuwait's vital sectors, particularly the energy sector. During the session, Al-Marzouq stated: 'At Zain, we believe that the future of Kuwait's energy sector is rooted in digital innovation, and that our role as a strategic partner goes beyond providing technical solutions. It is about building genuine partnerships that help enhance operational efficiency and deliver long-term sustainability.' Al-Marzouq highlighted Zain's role in digitally empowering the energy sector. He added: 'By leveraging our advanced network and expertise in artificial intelligence and data analytics, we work closely with leading national energy companies to accelerate digital transformation across various environments, including refineries and large-scale industrial facilities, with a focus on improving safety, enhancing efficiency and supporting environmental objectives.' Al-Marzouq concluded: 'We remain fully committed to supporting the New Kuwait 2035 Vision by empowering vital sectors with advanced technologies and strengthening collaboration across public and private sectors. We are proud to play a role in building a sustainable digital economy that aligns with the nation's aspirations and reinforces Kuwait's position as a regional hub for energy and innovation.' The roundtable, titled Empowering Energy Transformation, focused on the pivotal role of the energy sector in supporting Kuwait's vision to become a thriving regional business hub, with a strong focus on attracting investment. The session also explored the importance of local and international partnerships, recent discoveries, and emerging technological advancements in shaping the future of the sector, and the role of the oil and gas industry in driving the transition toward a low-carbon economy that supports Kuwait's national sustainability goals. Zain continues its long-standing partnership with The Business Year, based in London, to support the hosting of such valuable gatherings, as the company strongly believes in the vital role these platforms play in fostering dialogue, exchanging ideas and enabling innovation across various market sectors. Zain also commends the significant efforts of KDIPA in improving Kuwait's business environment, driving economic diversification, enhancing competitiveness, and positioning Kuwait as an attractive global financial and investment hub. The company reaffirms its commitment to supporting these efforts as a proud representative of the Kuwaiti private sector in contributing to the nation's New Kuwait aspirations. Hamad Al-Marzouq: 'We continue to empower the nation's vital sectors through technology to help build a sustainable digital economy.'
Kuwait Times
24-05-2025
- Business
- Kuwait Times
Kuwait eyes ambitious reforms
Sovereign wealth fund head warns investors reduce US exposure at their 'own risk' KUWAIT/DOHA: Minister of Commerce and Industry Khalifa Al-Ajeel affirmed on Wednesday that the government is working to implement ambitious economic policies aimed at restructuring the national economy, achieving diversification and facilitating the business environment. This came in a speech delivered by Al-Ajeel during the opening of the Kuwait's New Era conference, organized by the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority in cooperation with The Business Year group. The one-day conference brought together a select group of economic leaders and decision-makers from various sectors. In light of these policies, a set of laws and legislation recently implemented by the government were issued, such as the public debt law, which aims to rationalize financing tools and support the country's financial sustainability, as well as the real estate developer law, which will propel the real estate, banking and investment sectors to new levels of growth and development, the minister added. Al-Ajeel pointed to qualitative initiatives and projects that were recently launched, such as the smart license project, the office licenses merger system and amendments to the companies law, as these policies are directly reflected in developing and improving the business environment in Kuwait. 'These government reforms have had an impact on all of the country's economic indicators,' the minister emphasized. Prior to any of these reforms, Kuwait's GDP had witnessed a notable 4 percent growth in non-oil sectors, indicating a real beginning in diversifying sources of income and reducing reliance on traditional resources. He pointed out that the country has witnessed a significant influx of international investments into sectors such as technology, renewable energy and infrastructure, reflecting the extent of foreign investor confidence in Kuwait as a stable and ambitious investment hub. Al-Ajeel stressed that the government looks to the future with confidence, treats challenges as opportunities and is confidently moving toward building a new Kuwaiti economic model, one that believes in partnership, champions modernity and invests in people above all else. Speakers at the conference addressed a number of economic and strategic topics, including national efforts to revive stalled projects and accelerate the implementation of major development projects such as the Al-Zour Refinery, the national railway and Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port, thus strengthening infrastructure and consolidating the foundations of sustainable development. Meanwhile, the head of the Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA), which manages almost $1 trillion in assets, said the sovereign wealth fund is committed to investing in the US and that investors cut allocations to US assets at their own risk. Some global investors have ditched US assets in recent weeks on fears that US President Donald Trump's overhaul of global trade may hurt the US economy, and could cause deeper long-term damage. The trend looks set to continue given a record number of managers said they planned to keep cutting their exposure to US assets, according to BofA research. Kuwait has been investing in the US market for a 'long time' and that 'won't change', KIA Managing Director Sheikh Saoud Salem Abdulaziz Al-Sabah said at an investment conference in the Qatari capital on Wednesday. 'I would say it very bluntly, underweight America at your own risk,' he said. Last week, Moody's downgraded the US sovereign credit rating by one notch citing concerns about the nation's growing $36 trillion debt pile, which could make investors more cautious and drive up borrowing costs across the economy. 'They (investors) are merely looking at equity markets, but they're not taking into fact the US has the largest fixed income market, the US has the largest private equity market, the real estate market, infrastructure and credit,' Sheikh Saoud said. 'I think the US has the breadth and depth to sustain its exceptionalism and it has the rule of law as well,' he said. – Agencies
